2006 Peugeot 407 COupe from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

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This is a test drive report for a vehicle that I had waited almost 9 months to arrive in Australia, having test driven the 407 in sedan/touring forms with 2.2L, 3.0L petrol and 2.0L HDi versions.

The coupe verdict? The 2.7 was too fresh (tight) to perform, but I was impressed. However, Peugeot have seriously overestimated the grandeur of this vehicle in relation to their asking price (AUD83k drive away). As a coupe its way too big, but then the rear boot is pathetic, the open aperture lucky to swallow a decent suitcase. No factory sunroof is disappointing. Fantastic sound deadening, but noted the engine bay lining is not suited to longevity if you're buying it for long term. Its simply not worth the introduction recommended price by a long shot, you'd be mad not to consider German alternatives.

This site is to review cars that you own... not cars you have test driven and which you have decided not to buy because they're not what you want after all.

I just bought the 2.7 hdi and will post updates to this site if any one is interested? tim.

I would like to add that the price was OK when compared to the audi 3 litre diesel in the a4 and a6 and the bmw 3 litre diesel-in fact I saved 20, 30 and $50,000 respectively.